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Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour
(25) Reviews
Williamsburg
About
This exclusive, private tour (only your group) highlights Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas traditions and picturesque holiday decorations of our historical area. This tour provides insight about the materials, crafts people, construction and design of the wreaths and garlands adorning the exterior of most 18th Century buildings, exhibits and private homes and different judging categories. We meet at The Williamsburg Inn to admire the decorations and begin our journey to the Duke of Gloucester. We'll discuss how holidays were celebrated in 17th and 18th Centuries here in Virginia including plantations, our Capital cities and during the Revolutionary War (e.g., Continental Army). Holiday bisc...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Parking pass
Optional hot chocolate, coffee or cider (if available as sometimes the products are sold out or unavailable if after 7pm).
Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations
Guide will have 2 lamps for evening tours. However, guests may want to bring a flashlight/lantern
Colonial ginger cakes or African holiday biscuits (no vegan options)
Bottled water
Gratuities
Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Meeting Points
Departure
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Meet in front of the Williamsburg Inn. Passport zone is 75760.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Parking is available in nearby lots using the Passport App
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Holiday Decorations Walking Tour
(25) Reviews
Williamsburg
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$125.00
Price varies by group size
About
This exclusive, private tour (only your group) highlights Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas traditions and picturesque holiday decorations of our historical area. This tour provides insight about the materials, crafts people, construction and design of the wreaths and garlands adorning the exterior of most 18th Century buildings, exhibits and private homes and different judging categories. We meet at The Williamsburg Inn to admire the decorations and begin our journey to the Duke of Gloucester. We'll discuss how holidays were celebrated in 17th and 18th Centuries here in Virginia including plantations, our Capital cities and during the Revolutionary War (e.g., Continental Army). Holiday bisc...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Parking pass
Optional hot chocolate, coffee or cider (if available as sometimes the products are sold out or unavailable if after 7pm).
Private certified guide familiar with holiday decoration rules and holiday celebrations
Guide will have 2 lamps for evening tours. However, guests may want to bring a flashlight/lantern
Colonial ginger cakes or African holiday biscuits (no vegan options)
Bottled water
Gratuities
Warm clothing including gloves and hat for colder weather.
Tickets to Colonial Williamsburg
Meeting Points
Departure
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
Meet in front of the Williamsburg Inn. Passport zone is 75760.
Return
Itinerary
1
Williamsburg Inn, an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel
We will park our cars and meet in the lobby to orient ourselves to the holiday decoration rules, plan our walking route, set up lights if dark and begin our holiday journey. Parking is included.
10 minutes
2
Colonial Williamsburg
Enjoy a private guided tour along the Duke of Gloucester of Colonial Williamsburg's exterior building holiday decorations and learn about the materials, construction techniques, categories for judging the decorations and types of participation for these 18th Century decorations.
45 minutes
3
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
At the end of Duke of Gloucester, we'll see the Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building. We'll discuss some of the history of the Capitol and then turn and walk along the other side.
10 minutes
4
Governor's Palace
As we pass the Palace Green on Duke of Gloucester, we'll see the Governor's Palace. If visitors want to walk closer to the palace after the tour, they are welcome to go check out the holiday decorations on the Palace.
5 minutes
5
Merchants Square
We'll begin our holiday journey with a meeting in front of The Dog Street Pub on Merchant Square and take in a breathtaking view of some of the decorations by our local merchants before making our journey along the Duke of Gloucester Street towards The Capitol. Roundtrip from Merchants Square to The Capitol is a little over 1 mile and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Note: this is a seasonal tour offered from November 25, 2022 through January 1, 2023. Keep in mind that the later tour time of 5pm may be darker although there are lights along the Duke of Gloucester. Because this is a new offering, we are manually accepting requests until our booking system catches up (thereafter, it will be automatic confirmation).
10 minutes
6
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
We will end our tour near historical Bruton Parish Church built in 1715 and discuss some of its history and Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin who helped inspire the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. The ice skating rink and Merchant's Square are close by for travelers to enjoy some refreshing treats and hot drinks as we conclude our tour. Hot beverages are offered at no charge before 7pm if the ice skating rink shop is still open.
